salary$63,340 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,900per year
Top pay (top 10%)$93,200per year
Jobs in the area6,220people work this job
Can a electrician afford Nashville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 35.6% of the median electrician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Nashville, TN?
The median pay for a electrician in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area is $63,340 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $45,900 and $93,200.
Can a electrician afford to live in Nashville?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 35.6% of the median electrician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area.